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Certificate of permanent right of residence

Bescheinigung über ein unbefristetes Aufenthaltsrecht
Machine translation of the German page, 2026-09-15. The German original is binding.

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Requirements

• Possession of an unlimited residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel) This includes the Niederlassungserlaubnis (settlement permit), the Erlaubnis zum Daueraufenthalt-EU (EU long-term residence permit), and an unlimited Aufenthaltserlaubnis (residence permit) or Aufenthaltsberechtigung (residence entitlement) issued before 01.01.2005. • Applicability of the Aufenthaltsgesetz (Residence Act) This certificate is not issued to nationals of EU and EEA states or to Swiss nationals. • Local responsibility (Zuständigkeit) The certificate is only issued in Berlin if Berlin is or was the place of last habitual residence (registered address / Meldeanschrift). • Secure livelihood (gesicherter Lebensunterhalt) • The livelihood must be able to be secured independently, without recourse to public benefits under SGB II or SGB XII. • In the case of a marital union with a German national, proof of a secure livelihood is not required. • Minimum period of residence in the federal territory of 15 years In the case of a marital union with a German national, no minimum period of residence needs to be proven. • No grounds for deportation (Ausweisungsgründe) There must be no interest in deportation (Ausweisungsinteresse) under Section 54 (1) nos. 2 to 5 or (2) nos. 5 to 7 of the Aufenthaltsgesetz (AufenthG, Residence Act).

Documents you need

• Application for issuance of a certificate of permanent right of residence • The application can be submitted in person on site. • The certificate can also be applied for in writing from abroad at the Ausländerbehörde (immigration office). • 1 current biometric photo (on photo paper) • 35mm x 45mm, frontal shot with neutral facial expression and closed mouth, looking straight into the camera, light background • Valid passport or passport substitute Together with the passport, the permanent residence permit must be presented if the certificate is applied for before departure. • Power of attorney (Vollmacht) with passport or identity card If an in-person appointment is not possible. The certificate can also be applied for in writing from abroad at the Ausländerbehörde. • Proof of secure livelihood (if required, see requirements) • For pensioners: pension notice (Rentenbescheid) • For persons between 15 and 67 years of age or persons unable to work: submission of current proof of health insurance showing insurance history • Proof of minimum period of residence (if required, see requirements) If appearing in person at a Bürgeramt (citizens' office), proof of a previous residence in another federal state (Bundesland) must be presented, if applicable.

Fees

• 18.00 euros: for adults • 9.00 euros: for minors • none: for Turkish nationals

Legal basis

• Aufenthaltsgesetz (AufenthG, Residence Act) § 51 para. 2 sentence 3 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/aufenthg_2004/__51.html

Further information

• Information on the expiry of a residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel) during a stay abroad (Landesamt für Einwanderung Berlin, State Office for Immigration Berlin) www.berlin.de/einwanderung/aufenthalt/erloeschen-von-aufenth

Who is responsible

Bürgeramt (citizens' office) The certificate is generally issued at all Bürgerämter (citizens' offices). Landesamt für Einwanderung (LEA) (State Office for Immigration) In the following cases, only the Landesamt für Einwanderung (LEA) issues the certificate: • for holders of a permanent residence permit who are neither pensioners nor married to a German spouse or to a pensioner, • for applications submitted from abroad • for permanent residence permits that were not issued by the Berlin Ausländerbehörde (immigration authority) or the LEA.

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Service number 324921 · same path as the original: service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/324921/